Summer Renae Perry
Summer Renae Perry, 29, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, December 12, 2009. She was born to Mark and Brenda Perry on July 24, 1980 in Springfield, Missouri. She is survived by her parents, Mark and Brenda Perry; a brother, Matt Perry; grandparents, Floyd and Elnora Gregory, Bob and Carol Perry; aunts, uncles, cousins a nephew; and so many friends and students who loved her. Summer graduated from Parkview High School in 1998, from Missouri State University in 2002 and in May of this year she earned a Master’s degree in Gifted Education from Drury University. Summer was the instructor of the ALERT gifted program at Inman Elementary School in Nixa, Missouri. She was passionate about teaching and loved her students. Her greatest joy was when she saw that spark in the eyes of the students when they grasped something new, a different way to see to see a situation and problem solve. She poured her life into her students, school activities, family and friends. Summer’s funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 2 p.m. in Praise Assembly of God, 3535 N. Glenstone Ave. Donations my be made to Nixa’s ALERT Gifted Program. Friends and family may sign a guest book or send private condolences at: www.greenlawnfuneral home.com. Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, Mo.